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Police uncover cannabis factory in Wisbech despite being called to ‘burglary’

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Ben Jolley

Published: 12:14 PM February 23, 2018    Updated: 6:24 AM November 4, 2020
Police in Wisbech uncovered a cannabis factory at a house in St Michael’s Avenue after initially rec

Police in Wisbech uncovered a cannabis factory at a house in St Michael’s Avenue after initially receiving reports of a burglary. PHOTO: Facebook/Policing Wisbech. - Credit: Archant

Originally called to reports of a burglary, police in Wisbech uncovered a cannabis factory at a house in the town.

Police were called to St Michael’s Avenue at about 10.30pm on Wednesday – initially after reports of a burglary.

On arrival however, officers discovered 55 cannabis plants.

“There is currently no estimate of worth at the moment and inquiries are ongoing,” said police.

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